- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, IN
Mccutcheon High School
Federal NCES profile for Mccutcheon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181134001830
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccutcheon High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccutcheon High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccutcheon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Mccutcheon High School held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.5 → 114.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 181134001830 · Lafayette, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,835 enr · 15.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Mccutcheon High School held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.5 → 114.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mccutcheon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- This school
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- Wea Ridge Midd 675
Wea Ridge Middle School
675 students
What this shows Mccutcheon High School reports 1,835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccutcheon High School compares
Mccutcheon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,835
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Mccutcheon High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccutcheon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccutcheon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mccutcheon High School
How many students attend Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has 1,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,825 (2022-23) → 1,786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccutcheon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccutcheon High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccutcheon High School?
38.6% of students at Mccutcheon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccutcheon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mccutcheon High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mccutcheon High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccutcheon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Mccutcheon High School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Klondike Elementary School (905 students), and Burnett Creek Elementary School (778 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.